Professional career
Minnesota Twins
Hamilton was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 23rd round of the 2016 MLB draft. [3] He made his professional debut that season and advanced through the Twins' farm system,first reaching the Triple-A level in 2019. [1] After the 2020 minor-league season was canceled,Hamilton spent 2021 with the Wichita Wind Surge of Double-A and the St. Paul Saints of Triple-A,registering an overall .224 batting average with seven home runs and 42 RBIs in 99 games. [1]
In 2022,Hamilton returned to St. Paul to start the season,then was called up by the Twins and made his MLB debut on July 17. [4] After going 0–for–12 to begin his career,he recorded his first career hit on September 25,a solo shot off of JoséQuijada of the Los Angeles Angels. [5] In 22 major-league games with Minnesota,he batted .056 with his only hit in 18 at bats being a home run. [6] He also appeared in 62 games with St. Paul,batting .233 with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs. [1]
Boston Red Sox
On October 11,2022,Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox. [7] On November 15,he was designated for assignment. [8] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox on November 21. [9]
Hamilton began the 2023 season in Worcester,playing in 30 games and hitting just .180 with 3 home runs and 13 RBI until he was selected to Boston's major-league roster on June 22 following an injury to Reese McGuire. [10] In four games for Boston,he went 0–for–5 with a walk. On July 6,Hamilton was designated for assignment following the signing of Jorge Alfaro. [11] Hamilton was sent outright to Worcester on July 9. [12] On October 2,Hamilton elected free agency.
Los Angeles Angels
On January 31,2024,Hamilton signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. [13] In 38 games for the Double–A Rocket City Trash Pandas,he batted .120/.250/.232 with four home runs,10 RBI,and three stolen bases. On June 30,Hamilton was released by the Angels organization. [14]
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